Literary Love

An unique book signing event for those in or near Valdosta, GA.The Written Escape Bookfest is November 3.When authors, readers, & talents connect, something festive happens that only the imagination can create.

This is not a normal book signing, this is an escape!

Nov. 3, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Find out more at www.writtenescapebookfest.com

4 Ways to Fall in Love with FallAutumn activities for you and your pup(Family Features) The leaves may be changing, but that doesn’t mean the end of outdoor fun. Fall is a wonderful time for you and your dog to get out of the house and enjoy the season.Add these activities to your autumn schedule to make the most of cozy sweater weather with your furry friend.
Photo courtesy of FotoliaVisit a Pumpkin Patch – Spend a fall afternoon at a pumpkin patch searching for the perfect pumpkin to decorate your home for the season or carve up for Halloween. For some extra “likes” from your social following, snap an adorable fall photo with your pup and your pumpkin. If you don’t have a pumpkin patch nearby, try visiting a local apple orchard then bake your picks into a fresh apple pie.
Photo courtesy of FotoliaBrowse Your Local Farmer’s Market – Spend a leisurely weekend strolling your local farmer’s market or fall harvest festival. You can walk your dog as you spy and try delicious seasonal prod…

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.
If you’re like me, and most of the world, somewhere around the first of January, you made New Year’s resolutions, and set a few goals. Maybe yours was to get into shape, travel or get that promotion you always wanted. This year, I want to write my next novel and another immediately after that. Anyone serious about reaching a goal needs to have a strategy—because ideas without a plan of action are merely wishful thinking.
I had a plan, had it all mapped out, and revved up and ready to roll, I sat down to write. I wrote a few paragraphs, but suddenly I had no interest in telling the story I’d started.  The next day I sat down to try a new story, but my protagonist, suitcase in hand, waved goodbye and sped off to the airport. 
After a couple of weeks, I’d written nothing compelling. I literally felt empty, like I had nothing interesting or meaningful to share. Stressed and depressed, I started to throw darts at the whole idea of a writi…

Modern romance Local author pens love stories that resonate with contemporary readers By Vanessa Graniello

Suzanne McKenna Link is the indie author of “Saving Toby” and its sequel, “Keeping Claudia.” A Sayville resident and native of the South Shore, McKenna Link puts a modern edge on the clichés of the old-fashioned Romance novel. She skillfully fuses the high drama of the Brontës while navigating the complexities of modern love: the fine line between love and lust; choosing between the independence of pursuing career and the sacrifices of a relationship; and grappling with society’s expectations of marriage, just to name a few. Not to mention, McKenna Link’s characters are so authentic that their behavior has often thrown readers and reviewers alike into frenzied, impassioned debates. McKenna Link spoke with The Suffolk County News about her writing process and how she puts an original spin on timeworn romantic tropes.

Suffolk County News: What first inspired you to tell Toby and Cla…

When you stop blaming others, you empower yourself. 

Storyteller Alley’s Author Discovery Box
A special reader package designed specifically for Saving Toby!  Limited Time Special Discount: 20% OFF with Discount Code HAPPYHOLIDAYS


The Saving Toby Author Discovery Box includes: Signed copy of Saving Toby by Suzanne McKenna LinkSomething to make the room smell just like the Long Island shore from  A to Z CandlesSomething to help you get your date night snack on from Allspice EmporiumSomething to make the world a prettier place from Plantables & PaperSomething handmade to inspire a little daydreaming from The Rugged HeartFind out more at Storyteller Alley
Perfect for the Book Lover on your gift-giving List!